Heat exchangers are used in various applications, including:
HVAC systems: Heating and cooling buildings.
Power plants: Cooling turbines and condensers.
Industrial processes: Heating or cooling liquids and gases.
Automotive industry: Cooling engines and transmissions.
Types of Heat Exchangers:
There are various types of heat exchangers, including:
Shell and tube heat exchangers: Two fluids exchange heat through tubes housed within a cylindrical shell.
Plate heat exchangers: Two fluids flow through thin, parallel plates.
Air-cooled heat exchangers: Use air to cool a fluid, often using fins to increase surface area.